How far is Roubidoux, MO from St. Louis, MO?

The driving distance from Roubidoux, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.63 mi
02h 46m
Flight
134.87 mi
217.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.87 mi
Kilometers
217.06 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.63 mi
Kilometers
264.94 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Sun, May 3, 3:36 AM CDT
Return by in Roubidoux
Sun, May 3, 6:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roubidoux
2026-05-03T00:49
Arrive St. Louis
Sun, May 3, 3:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roubidoux
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cuba
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Roubidoux
80.9 mi
01h 23m
To St. Louis
83.8 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Roubidoux and St. Louis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roubidoux and St. Louis.

  1. 1

    Start on Flat Rock Road

    559 ft · 27 sec · Flat Rock Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Roubidoux Road

    95 m · 14 sec · Roubidoux Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Gladden Road

    3 mi · 12 min · Gladden Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.3 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    16.4 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    33.8 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

    Continue on North Bishop Avenue

    87 m · 5 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on North Bishop Avenue

    56 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Tim Bradley Way

    1336 ft · 33 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis

    564 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    94.8 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue

    924 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roubidoux and St. Louis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
94.9 mi · 58%
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.47 mi · 2%
Gladden Road
3 mi · 2%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 2%
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 1%
South Jefferson Avenue
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

94.8 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
134.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuba
01h 23m from Roubidoux
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roubidoux and Sunny near St. Louis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roubidoux to St. Louis?

The road trip is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km) and usually takes 02h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cuba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.9 miles from Roubidoux and 83.8 miles from St. Louis.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.91 one way or $43.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roubidoux and Sunny near St. Louis.

Stop Ideas Near Cuba

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cuba, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cuba.

RAIL

Washington

65 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

72 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Jefferson City

88 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

104 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roubidoux and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 134.87 mi (217.06 km).

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#1 Roubidoux

Township in Texas County, Missouri, USA

Population1,647
Coordinates37.4225500, -92.1479400
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
St. Louis

#2 St. Louis

The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St.

Population315,685
Coordinates38.6272700, -90.1978900
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Flat Rock Road (-92.147955, 37.421996)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.81 gal
21.99 L · about $21.91
Round trip
$43.82
11.62 gal · 43.98 L
Estimated CO2
51.6 kg one way
Round trip: 103.3 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.91 $43.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.71 $49.42
Premium $4.65 $27.04 $54.08
Diesel $5.30 $30.82 $61.63

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Roubidoux and St. Louis. The current time is 00:49:55.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.